I own a 718 Spyder, and I like the fact the (same interior) is not full of screen and has buttons.
@Digiphex
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely. After a hard day at work, to see analog dials and not a screen is sublime. The Porsche interior is so perfect I wouldn't ruin it by and "update" and it will be sad when they do.
@AarmOZ84
7 ай бұрын
718s are the true purest sports cars.
@westpalmdoc
6 ай бұрын
until the porsche buttons all get sticky and nasty in 4-5y then youll want screens. ask me how i know lol. major problem with porsche, going on for yrs
@a64738
7 күн бұрын
Touch screens should be banned in cars... In fact here in Norway it is now a 1100 €$£ fine if you are seen using the touch screen in your car while driving.
@TopherHax
Жыл бұрын
In the US the Cayman GTS starts at $96,850, while the M2 starts at $62,200. That's a HUGE difference, for the money I'd take the M2.
@supremeetnel7707
Жыл бұрын
Right is it 30k better than the m2?
@sanzserif
Жыл бұрын
The real answer is to get a M2c. Save even more and own a car that doesn't look terrible with the weight of a boat.
@dnice362
Жыл бұрын
Idk where you live but I haven’t see an m2 for under 74 and most at 82 but yes still cheaper
@123antimiro
Жыл бұрын
Means that BMW is wannabe Porsche but it will never be. If you are poor buy BMW.
@Bimmer_Bill
Жыл бұрын
@@dnice362 Lol you can order them all day long WITH carbon roof for under $70k including delivery charge (USA).
@davidtennien39
Жыл бұрын
In the US, those cars are different by over $30K in price...not the same price. The GTS bases at $92,400, an M2 bases for $63k. If its a base Cayman S, those start at $80K.
@a64738
7 күн бұрын
Here used the M2 cost more then same year model Cayman...
@FreshlySnipes
Жыл бұрын
People hate on the M2’s looks but I really think it looks great. It’s often compared to the previous gen M2 but the designs aren’t compatible. Yes, the previous gen is sexy in a classical way but the new M2 is sexy in a modern way.
@sammydelta
Жыл бұрын
I’ll choose the Cayman as a 2-seat sports car but I chose the OG M2C for its versatility to go on track days, surfing, camping, and ti the mall with my fam on the weekends. These two don’t compete in my mind and are in diff buckets
@rayestefania3725
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know about this new M2 but I had an M2 CS and sold it for a Cayman GTS 4.0. The Porsche was the better car, in my opinion. The M2 was great but the Porsche was just more of a precision instrument and has that great sounding flat 6 and the manual in the Cayman was better than the BMW’s. The M2 did not sound great and while it may have been faster, by a little, the Porsche was more fun to drive, especially at the top of the rev range. Overall, I enjoyed the Porsche more and to me the M2 CS is one of the best M cars ever and probably better than this new, heavier M2.
@LateNightDateNight
Жыл бұрын
As a Cayman GTS owner, I haven’t the faintest interest in the new M2. I bought my car for its light weight action packed toss-ability, a mid engine feel and it’s go kart size. The M2 is a nice car but doesn’t do the same things or fit the same purposes, would of been strange to consider.
@fcman123
Жыл бұрын
Likewise I have an M2 coming and I would never consider the Cayman. They are two different cars with different purposes. I need a sporty car with usable back seats. Anyone cross shopping these cars has no idea what they want from a car. If you don't need back seats, why would you look at a 4 seater car with compromised dynamics? If you need back seats why would you look at a 2 seater you can rarely drive?
@LateNightDateNight
Жыл бұрын
@@fcman123 100% agree, congrats and enjoy the new ride!
@fcman123
Жыл бұрын
@@LateNightDateNight You too, my father in law has a 981S that's a blast to drive. I just got rid of my manual C7 for this M2 since I have a toddler now and want to take him on fun trips. Such is life
@rickdaniels1000
Жыл бұрын
Toss-ability sounds like something wankers do
@Showmetheevidence-
Жыл бұрын
He does say they’re “polar opposites” at the end.
@mkkravist11
Жыл бұрын
One is good, one is utterly sensational. The Porsche is an engineering masterpiece and if you’re lucky enough to be able to afford either, there’s only one choice.
@mistreku
Жыл бұрын
the previous M2 is the one to have, imo. the weight is the deal breaker for me. not a major issue tho, since i can't afford it anyway.
@dcode1000
Жыл бұрын
just got an OG manual M2 a few days ago and the new one makes the older model look better; and on top of that its wayy lighter
@mistreku
Жыл бұрын
@@dcode1000 that's one of my dream cars, man, congrats! great little car!
@robrocks34
Жыл бұрын
I own an OG M2 and I test drove the new M2 yesterday to be honest the interior in the new car is much better ( the dash was too fussy for me though) it felt way bigger on the road to me but hides it weight well. Sounds nowhere near as good
@mistreku
Жыл бұрын
@@robrocks34 i haven't driven it, but i reckon it will hide its weight well up until 7 or 8/10. after that, physics take over. time will tell, but i'm fairly sure the previous M2 will appreciate more than the new one.
@robrocks34
Жыл бұрын
@@mistreku I hope so 🤣
@Kevin......
Жыл бұрын
These cars are not competitors. In the US, an M2 starts at $62,200, with a well spec'd variant costing $73,000 (pre tax). The Cayman GTS starts at $95,200, with a well spec'd variant costing about $110,000 (pre tax). I owned a 718 GT4 and, between the M2 and the GTS, I would say the M2 is a much more fun and interesting option for the money unless you plan to splurge for the GT4.
@a64738
7 күн бұрын
Used here the M2 is more expensive then the Cayman... Unless you compare it to the GT4 that is.
@banzai385
Жыл бұрын
New M2 is too big ,the previous one was much more pleasing to the eyes !
@pigeonpoo1823
Жыл бұрын
I genuinely believe there are 'right sizes' for cars. The e46 M3 is exactly the same size as the f87 M2 and we adore them both. Coincidence? I don't think so. MK1 Focus RS and the mk8 Fiesta ST. Both look right and are similarly shaped and muscular. One more example, 993 911 and boxter 986. Slightly different configuration, but they are both universally worshipped.
@johseb1
Жыл бұрын
I actually picked the M2, because the price gap with a similar equipped Cayman is around 20-25k€ (Italy). And investing half of that “saving” in mods on the M2, you’ll make a weapon. Gear ratio is also a plus for the BMW: in ordinary road use the ratio is just too long on the GTS, and on the highway you’ll pull away easily as well. So, for my use, the M2 is the better all rounder. For the track I have a Lotus Elise 240 FE 😉
@CARmagazineTV
Жыл бұрын
Interesting as 2nd gear in the BMW is still above 70mph. Not far off the Porsche.
@markb7000
Жыл бұрын
Good choice. The M2 can be easily tuned for more power just with a DME flash. Ie more boost etc. can’t do that with the N/A Porsche, would cost you a truck of cash.
@Kmh0277
Жыл бұрын
Did you ever test drive a 718 GTS 4.0?
@johseb1
Жыл бұрын
@@Kmh0277 yes, it was actually on my shortlist last year when I ordered the BMW. I tried it, but it was just not fitting my driving style/needs. Couldn’t imagine myself and my girlfriend on a spirited drive being in 2nd gear at 5.000+ revs the whole time to have torque :) And on the highway, being a bi-turbo, the BMW pushes much harder. And then there was the price difference: once it will be released, I will put the KW V3 on it. OPF-back is already on and also forged wheels. Downpipes will be the next step, and then a soft remap for 600HP. And I am still “saving” vs a Cayman GTS. Car is heavy, but I don’t care. It is still a lot of fun and fast in every situation. And then, to have the ultimate fun, I have still the Lotus 😃 So, for my needs, the M2 is the best choice. But I can get why someone would pick the GTS, it is a fabulous car with a great engine.
@Kmh0277
Жыл бұрын
@@johseb1 Nice, I'm glad you tried it at least and your plans for the M2 sound great!!
@michaelsalter2473
Жыл бұрын
I went from the earlier M2 to a Cayman GTS in 2020. I’m at 16,000 miles and just did the NC500 in the GTS and it’s a wonderful thing, excellent in every way. I stopped off at Knockhill for a track day and it is so balanced and easy to drive, certainly to my skill level. Yes. A GT4 is quicker but I reckon my GTS is a better all rounder. And the M2, more playful and there was always that feeling it wants to throw you in the scenery. Was a great car and always fun, but the Cayman is just that much better. I can’t see myself going back. As an aside I loved the look of my M2 but this new model looks ugly to my eyes.
@pawels8295
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, GTS is the best of the 718 models. GT4 is more a track machine than an everyday car so can beat every Mpower machine on track. If you want to spend money on one car GTS is the best choice. I was very disappointed when I checked M2. Very heavy machine and worst than M4. I get 4,9 to 100kmh so it is a step behind older M2 CS.
@RunnerArch
Жыл бұрын
718 Spyder owner here. I knew the winner before watching this great review. Porsche for the win! Always!
@donkey82
Жыл бұрын
You can actually buy an M2 at the moment. Porsche won’t sell you a Cayman GTS4.0 atm. Unless people have placed orders 2 years ago or overseas market availability is radically different the question is moot. You actually can’t cross shop these two cars practically speaking unless you can track down a second hand Cayman for approximately 40% more money.
@Kmh0277
Жыл бұрын
There's a brand new 718 GTS for sale near MSRP at my dealer. You might not be able to spec it but there are a lot of new and barely used CPO examples in the US.
@alanwayte432
Жыл бұрын
That’s not my experience, mine in Crayon is due next month, it’s taken 9 months, it’s been fairly easy ..
@ASpectreOfSorts
Жыл бұрын
When posing the question of a competitor, at least in the U.S.: the Mustang Dark Horse matches up pretty well. Granted it is a bit bigger, but with the M2's weight gain, the real-world difference should be within about 100 pounds. Philosophically they're a match and the on-paper performance should also be pretty close.
@fl00d69
Жыл бұрын
Except Mustangs handle like a piece of sh!t.
@ASpectreOfSorts
Жыл бұрын
@@fl00d69 They don't, but thanks for playing.
@MMOsForLife
Жыл бұрын
Not even in the same wading pool.
@fl00d69
Жыл бұрын
@@ASpectreOfSorts
@Digiphex
11 ай бұрын
That is like comparing a trailer to a house in Palm Beach.
@n.r.c.w
Жыл бұрын
In The Netherlands its 145k (GTS) vs 115k (M2). Quite a lot of money. I’d go for a used GTS instead of the M2. Same money, more capable. And being older it’s less digital, which is also definitely a plus!
@swansmeister
Жыл бұрын
Voor 1 keer ben ik het eens volledig eens met een Nederlander :p
@pawels8295
Жыл бұрын
I supposed the used M2 will lose ca. 30/40% p.a. so if you choose used GTS it is still better to step forward to the sports cars world. Flat six sounds epic :)
@Freetofreet
Жыл бұрын
M2 for hairdressers and go around towns mums. Cayman for people that loves to get out and hit the back roads, country roads, track day fun and whether a Boxster, Cayman or 911 they all have one thing, they make you smile within a minute of driving.
@curtdragon
Жыл бұрын
Stupidest comment on the internet all year so far😂
@qwerty69600
Жыл бұрын
Problem with saying these like "The M2's lightening fast steering" will make people who've never driven these cars think, "oh the M2 corners better", which is completely false - and that's why the reviewer says he feels like the M2 can't keep up with its steering. It's because quick steering is a simply configuration setting designed to hide the massive weight of cars like the M2. BMW used to do the same with brakes - they always made them over-sensitive to give the driver the impression that the car had immense brakes when it didn't. It's always the same detail with the Cayman vs things like the M2/RS3/A45 etc.... one is an actual sportscar, designed as such from the ground up, whereas the others are just regular hatch/saloon/coupe platforms turned into a fast car.
@MrBrettCykala
7 ай бұрын
Maybe I am missing something but the Cayman GTS starts at $95k vs the BMW at $63k. If we are going by the price, I don't consider them in the same bracket.
@VK6AB-
Жыл бұрын
Great review, the Cayman GTS 4L is the unsung hero of the Porsche line up and yet its one of the best genuine sports cars ever made - amazing rigid chassis mated with a glorious flat six NA engine and one of the best gear boxes in the world.........plus its mid-engined, light and as a consequence turns on a dime. You should try the 981 Cayman GTS 3.4L with only 340HP and PTV. Sounds even better and is perfect on UK B and C roads.
@bernardmullen2632
Жыл бұрын
I can confirm that, except I have the X73. And I love it.
@jonfrench7133
Жыл бұрын
i’m totally in love with my GTS in a way i never bonded with my M4s or original M2. It’s a wonderful piece of engineering that knows it’s purpose, it’s NOT multipurpose, it knows what it is and it’s the best there is ❤
@colinhardy7203
Жыл бұрын
Just done a quick check on the configurations with both cars similarly specced. The Cayman is over £20k more expensive and that’s before any discount on the BMW.
@neilturner6749
Жыл бұрын
I’ve just taken delivery of a brand new decently specced Boxster GTS at £76k , not sure where you’ve managed to find a £20k gap between the two, £10k seems more plausible, and after 5 years the Porsche will be worth around £20k more than the M2 (£50k vs £30k) making it by the far cheaper car for most owners.
@colinhardy7203
Жыл бұрын
@@neilturner6749 You must have had a great deal - did you get a large discount? The Boxster GTS starts at £75,300 before any options at all!
@seinsmeld13
10 ай бұрын
I have the new M2 as well as a 2020 718 Spyder. Without question the Porsche is the better car. Unfortunately the Spyder was put away for the winter yesterday. I miss her already🥶
@trigganometry168
Жыл бұрын
Funny I was cross shopping the two. I ended up with a Cayman GTS as I don’t want a dual purpose car that does nothing well. I have a dedicated car for passengers or cargo.
@bri1042
Жыл бұрын
The comparison is so different in the US than the UK. A similarly-equipped GTS is $45 to $50k more expensive, without markups, than the M2. Even a zero-option, don't-click-anything Cayman GTS is $25k US than a full-option M2 here. The price difference utterly invalidates the comparison in the US and makes the two cars affordable by two entirely different segments of the population.
@grsept1
Жыл бұрын
Stepping out of a 981gts into a M2(‘23) , M2 sees more miles. And more smiles. Kids and wife can come along too in the M2.
@thedalsingh
7 ай бұрын
The advantage of the 981 is that you don't have to bring the kids or the wife
@TJ-po9ol
Жыл бұрын
Cayman GTS starts at 92k USD before Porsche options, basically double the price with options. Not the same category price wise...
@a64738
4 ай бұрын
When buying used they overlap in price as the BMW M cars is crazy expensive used... ++
@abcdLeeXY
Жыл бұрын
The ones picking the 3800lbs “sports” car have never driven a mid engine Porsche. It’s not even a fair comparison. Beside being as heavy as a Toyota RAV4, it’s also too hideous and boy racer for any adult male.
@soapa4279
Жыл бұрын
Seriously, the LEGO design is f’ing horrendous. Recent BMW designers have been smoking crack
@qwerty69600
Жыл бұрын
Been driving Caymans and 911s for a while now, and I could never go back to RS/AMG/M cars after these. As a driving experience they're on another planet.
@speeddemon311
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely but you have to pay to play in a big way unless you go with a lousy 4 cylinder cayman!
@flexspec
6 ай бұрын
@@speeddemon311good things usually require you to pay. Nothing of real value comes without a price tag.
@speeddemon311
6 ай бұрын
@flexspec I opted for a 65k 24 RS3, and with that 5 cylinder sound and incredible performance, it almost seems like a bargain 😀
@dhruvrajaganesh1608
5 ай бұрын
@@speeddemon311 how does the rs3 drive? Is it a good daily? Im aware of its amazing performance, but not sure about its reliability
@jonodunn2592
3 ай бұрын
I’ve got a 2019 rs3 and it’s an amazing bit of kit but it’s a little bit numb the cayman 718 gts will (hopefully) be my next car
@ribbles1699
Жыл бұрын
BMW needs to immediately fire the 5-year-old who designed the front end of that... _thing._
@karolmaciejewski340
Жыл бұрын
New M2 is way better with zf auto then 6 speed mt
@CARmagazineTV
Жыл бұрын
Controversial!
@karolmaciejewski340
Жыл бұрын
@@CARmagazineTV power band works better with zf , car seems much more alive and responsive.
@mspeed2441
Жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of both. I currently have a GT3, with an M3 Comp on order for the extra doors. However, the same thing happens here as when channels test the M4 CSL against the GT3 or GT3 RS ($135K vs $220K-$250K)... Just because these cars have two doors, in no way makes them competitors. One is $65K car built on a chassis that cars and SUVs share. The other (with VERY modest options) is $115 on a bespoke chassis. One is based on a road car, the other is a purpose built car that poses as a road car. One is a car with most every option you could want and tech light years ahead. The other, you have to pay for memory seats and cup holders. Both are excellent, but one is at least $50K more expensive. It's not even a fight, let alone a fair fight. A more realistic test would be the M2 vs a 718.
@tuonouk6896
Жыл бұрын
Porsche every time .
@mikehertz6507
3 ай бұрын
Right?! That Porsche tax though
@petrolo72
Жыл бұрын
💯 there’s many variables that need to be weighed by each prospective shopper if they are comparing these two the use case for the vehicles. Without getting into too many details, I believe it comes down to is for the vehicle, if you’re going to be strictly focused on spirited driving including canyons and track, they Cayman would be a better option. But for someone who likes to have a relatively quick car and is mostly on the street and driving spirited occasionally with far greater potential of tuning for more power, the M2 would probably be the better choice
@kayronmercieca8226
Жыл бұрын
Porsche is not an option for me not because of price, but because of the interior and onboard technology. The fact that it's missing even basic Android Auto support is a deal-breaker for me. You're paying upwards of €20,000 more for less stuff and a dated interior, basically. The 718 Cayman's refresh in 2025 would make it a good option for me (if I were happy it's €20,000-better than than the G87 M2, which it's not), but Porsche threw a spanner in the works by making it all-electric, which I'm not even willing to consider as an option for a car. The only true contender for me would therefore be the 911 Carrera S, for example, but the the price gap is about €40,000 and I'm not convinced a 911 Carrera S is €40,000-better than the G87 M2. Looks are a very personal thing (and I love the G87 M2 for its looks, in the most part).
@paulspindler5849
Жыл бұрын
For on the road( rather than track) isn't an M240ix better value, it accelerates quicker and has better traction, and less cost.
@MG-ot2yr
10 ай бұрын
I'm going to order an M2 manual, but here in the US the manual is a $0 option. That's ridiculous to pay more for it in the UK. And btw, I've driven in the UK and funny shifting with left hand, my right hand naturally goes for the shifter and smacks into the door.
@nathanb2100
Жыл бұрын
For me, I'd go for the Porsche and it's epic 6 cylinder sound 😄. The BMW is a good car, but I'm still quite surprised it's relatively heavy for a performance model 😅. Another great video :)
@markb7000
Жыл бұрын
In AU the Cayman GTS 4.0 is $70,000 more than the price of the M2. This guy is always a Porsche lover in all his videos as well. So take this with a grain of salt !! Also the BMW has HUGE tuning potential with just a DME flash over the N/A Porsche lets not forget that 😎
@mauricetoussaint7283
Жыл бұрын
OK, tune the car and that's your warranty fucked. Just saying...
@chrisharris4223
Жыл бұрын
Cayman, 100%. And you’re right, this is the best Cayman! Also it won’t be long until you see a lot more M2s on the road than Cayman GTS’s. And it turns heads believe me, especially in Python Green!
@paullt5111
Жыл бұрын
Porsche cayman gts, is obvious choice and clear winner, I own bmw X5 and Spyder. Porsche is timeless beauty.
@Kmh0277
Жыл бұрын
Cayman GTS is special and even more so knowing that it'll have batteries in the next generation. Probably just one more year before it's more special.
@hangpilot1200
Жыл бұрын
My 2014 base Cayman is my Every Day Driver. Even the lowly 2.7litre has a gorgeous howl w/ the sports exhaust. Puts a grin on my face every time. However, I've got almost a million miles on 3 series & X3 BMWs. My 2009 E91 wagon is just a good place to be for longer drives; quieter & more comfortable. The 4.0 is something that I lust after, maybe when I'm 65 and too old to get outta' the thing! ;-)
@JacesOwnWorld
Жыл бұрын
Neither of these cars are at their peak performance, or else nobody would feel the need to modify them. That being said, people buy these cars because they perform good, and bring a certain emotion to the buyer. IMO, the 718 Cayman GTS is the more special car, and the better performer for the price. It also weighs a lot less (I am talking 700-800lbs less!) than the G87 M2, and also has a smaller wheelbase, making it more playful. It doesn't heavily rely on computer aids to "make the car feel lighter than it is" (see G87 M2 lol). The 718 Cayman GTS is also right around the same price, so for the money, its just the much better car. It might not have the practicality of the M2, but it also doesn't have the practicality of the last gen M2, and yet, the F87 M2 was the right size and weight. BMW shouldn't have made the G87 M2 so big and heavy, because those are the main gripes about it, besides its design of course. And that brings me to the last point, the design. Though design is very subjective, I think its safe to say that objectively, the G87 M2 design is atrocious, especially when comparing it to the 718 Cayman GTS.
@mattpowe
Жыл бұрын
Can't believe the GTS is the same price as the M2 in the UK. I would move there if they had a better cricket team.
@fearthesnake7470
Жыл бұрын
As an experience, the GTS 4.0 blows the M2 out of the park, but in terms of statistical performance, the M2 is actually somewhat faster.
@francisgomes9976
Күн бұрын
Forget to mention GTS cost almost twice as much as M2 😂😂😂
@TRSCobra
Жыл бұрын
Not sure of it's available there, but a camaro ZL1 would be a great competitor to the M2 in most aspects
@alsayedfakhri4597
Жыл бұрын
I don't think anyone cross shopping these 2 but for driving dynamics, the Porsche is unbeatable and probably the best sports car under £100k
@ertugrulbae46
Жыл бұрын
Well if their balls work and they aren't incels without a woman...I'm pretty sure they have kids, responsibilities like shopping to do, and family trips. That's where the BMW/Mercedes/Audi come in. Performance without compromising usability and practicality.
@patrickbryan3161
Жыл бұрын
I feel BMW have changed their strategy with the M Brand. The cars are more focused on a high tech cabin with a sporty feel, they are no longer producing “Drivers Cars”. Such a shame!
@supremeetnel7707
Жыл бұрын
You need to stop commenting and start driving a bmw m car cause u don’t know anything
@M_H_H
Жыл бұрын
Demand changes. They want to sell cars
@bernhard.k
Жыл бұрын
M3 touring is the best Allrounder at the moment.
@M_H_H
Жыл бұрын
@bernhardkreindl4379 I dont think M4 touring exists
@wolfganghimmelsbach6929
Жыл бұрын
I was just recently visiting a Porsche Dealer in Germany. Try to get a GTS 4.0 - good luck. For 2023 the production is already sold, you can try to place an order for 2024 but it is not guaranteed. So the question M2 or Cayman GTS is more an academic one - if we are talking about a new car.
@LamannaGarage
Жыл бұрын
I ordered the m2 - I would love a Porsche gts but the price and spec is a lot more expensive here in Australia
@MrTrollin86
Жыл бұрын
Comparing base prices alone, here in the US there is a $35,000 delta between the M2 & Cayman GTS. I'd much rather have the Cayman myself, but because of the significant price difference, I don't believe many are cross shopping the GTS trim Cayman and an M2. Nice comparison video.
@a64738
4 ай бұрын
When buying used they overlap in price as the BMW M cars is crazy expensive used...
@dudekk08
Жыл бұрын
The Cayman is a great car, but there’s something more appealing and exciting about M cars when I see them on the road. I would take the M2.
@BPawn6
10 күн бұрын
In 2020 I was buying used. I test drove the 2017 718 GTS with the 2.5l. I test drove an 8 mo. old 2020 M2C. I Porsche was a WAY better drive. I bought the M2C because it was $20k cheaper. Every time I got in the M2 I regretted my choice. Even after the Dinan pipe, Ohlins DFV suspension, up sized Michelin PS4's on forged Apex wheels, and a Turner Motorspors shift bushing (a MUST do mod) it still ain't a Porsche. I sold the M2C with no regret. Keys to happiness: 1. don't test drive a 718 - you won't know what you're missing. 2. my choice - wait, save your money and buy the 718. 2.4 or 4.0 will perform better than the M2. ...and the front clip on the new M2 is fugly - IMHO. The seats, however I'd love to have.
@Fluterra
Жыл бұрын
Cayman GTS is ~50% more expensive than the M2. Where did you learn math?
@mauricetoussaint7283
Жыл бұрын
The front of the M2 is HIDEOUS. That alone does it for me (718 GTS owner).
@chanhyung88
Жыл бұрын
Better engine is debatable. As much as I love the NA flat 6, the S58 is a power house.
@rickdaniels1000
Жыл бұрын
Yeah this is incredibly biased Not sure how he comes to the conclusion the Porsche has a superior engine when the numbers suggest otherwise.
@ramboormark
Жыл бұрын
When you’ve driven at sunset on a twisty road with a Porsche NA and a bmw turbo there is no comparison. The turbo is only fun at full throttle. Joy of the NA can be had at any throttle input which lets you enjoy the car, not say “oshit” as you have to stamp on the brakes. I own an m3 for practicality but gts was previous car.
@rickdaniels1000
Жыл бұрын
@@ramboormark ok so by your logic a cayman 4.0 NA is better than a 911 turbo S Right right tell me more
@alexstealth27
8 ай бұрын
Not quite Fair comparison when the Cayman S is 20k more the M2. You need to compare the M2 to the Base Cayman which is still like 5k more but the M2 will clearly take Lead in every way. Compare it to the base Cayman then it makes sense.
@jdubb6591
10 ай бұрын
$63,000 “ the M2 is available to buyers like you and me.” Truth be told, I can fit one in if I had to, but it is more than I want to spend, and inaccessible to probably 90% of buyers.
@prof_tim
Жыл бұрын
No contest: Cayman, every time. Simple as.
@jegerm6752
Жыл бұрын
In my country, the M2 is still cheaper than the regular 718 cayman, so the M2 is of course more popular. It’s faster, sounds better, and more usable than the regular cayman, but no one can deny that the cayman is a much better looking car. It looks even better than the previous gen M2, which itself is more of a looker than the new one. I’d pick the cayman any day, especially if it’s a GTS.
@pugrallye23
Жыл бұрын
Can someone let me know where I can buy a new Cayman GTS 4 litre for £65,000?! 😂
@jgway9980
Жыл бұрын
In the US, price point isn’t even close. Comparison should be base Cayman vs M2 if price is being considered at all. M2 all day over Cayman for me. I’ve owned both. Cayman is completely dated inside and out.
@LouieDoesaThing
Жыл бұрын
As a Cayman GTS 4.0 owner, I'm biased. But I can attest to the spectacularness of the GTS 4.0. It's just so damn good to drive, regardless of how you're driving it.
@dmitryp8617
Жыл бұрын
the best joke of today " new M2: *it's compact, it's light* " good sense of humor.
@CARmagazineTV
Жыл бұрын
And straight afterwards the presenter explains that that’s what it should be, but it is in fact not…
@vincentgao8839
Жыл бұрын
The new m2 have better front end? What do you think with the same tires, which car has better corner ability?
@dnice362
Жыл бұрын
Cayman all day this shouldn’t be a thought
@pervertt
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to be able to consider the M2 but why oh why did BMW make it so bloody heavy? At over 1700 kg, the current M2 is 200 kg heavier than the fabled E46 M3, and is actually heavier than the E39 M5! You've fed it too many Bavarian sausages, BMW, this thing is meant to be a sports car!
@a64738
4 ай бұрын
1700kg for a small 2 door "sport car"... That is insane, that it is not car that is a APC ...
@123antimiro
Жыл бұрын
I still did not get why somebody compares Porsche to BMW. BMW should be compared to Audi. Porsche is in upper ligue, there is no doubt!
@nhlanhlamagagula7467
Жыл бұрын
Porsche is VW prem...Bmw is RR
@123antimiro
Жыл бұрын
@@nhlanhlamagagula7467 RR means Roughly Rubish?
@nhlanhlamagagula7467
Жыл бұрын
@@123antimiro Facts...Porsche is owned by VW brand and RR owned by Bmw...
@tigris010101
Жыл бұрын
In the UK I'm pretty sure they come standard with manual gearbox. The dct transmission is a £2k option, but I'm referring to the previous model/competition.The manual is apparently sloppy. New m2 is no longer dct but an auto
@saeedtse
Жыл бұрын
Not correct. Standard is DCT and manual is more expensive
@tigris010101
Жыл бұрын
@@saeedtse are we talking about 2023 m2 or the competition from 2018-2020? The new 2023 M2 is an 8 spd auto not dct. A 6 spd manual is available also. The 2018-20 m2 competition came standard with manual gearbox, the dct was an option (approx £2000-2500 when ordered new). New M2 competition is meant to be out next year. I doubt it will be dct due to costs and BMW moving towards auto transmission now.
@ftr911drvr
Жыл бұрын
So confused in rhe US rhe Cayman optioned anywhere near what the M2 has is well over 100k.....you have to ask if you're gonna spend that much for the Cayman as dated as it is(I get the performance is good) wouldn't you be better served stepping up to a 911??? The M2 is cheaper than the Base Cayman and not much more than say a loaded Supra. I can't imagine comparing 2 cars with a 40k+ spread and different missions
@dodge3048
Жыл бұрын
The M2 is utterly horrendous looking.
@jfnovae
Ай бұрын
I luv it
@ricodog3652
Ай бұрын
As a GTS owner I love the M2 styling. But not more than the Porsche.
@colinhardy7203
Жыл бұрын
Great review as always….but, and it’s a big but…the assertion that there’s not a big price difference between these cars is just not true. We all know that a similarly specced Cayman GTS would cost thousands more.
@ronaryel6445
Жыл бұрын
There's such a thing as "intuitive" in steering? You point the car where you want it to you, make sure you are not steering so sharply as to overcome the stability control or roll over, and that's it. The vibration you might feel fro the road surface is useful, I suppose, but your eyes' looking through the windshield is far more important. If you are adjusting your steering based on what you feel through the steering wheel, you are an incompetent driver - you are supposed to prepare for that before the road changes under your tires.
@a64738
4 ай бұрын
On some cars you get a lot of information about grip and how close the car is to loosing the grip from the feeling of steering, other cars give you no clue until you suddenly spin out and crash... I like the first type of car. Most people seems to prefer the last one, because they are incompetent drivers that have no feeling for driving and prefer to be isolated from feeling what the car is doing.
@faxonbissettiii2388
Жыл бұрын
M2 for me!!
@Datimdavis2900
Жыл бұрын
I actually selected the Cayman S over the M2. The Cayman S is, $ for $, a better performer than the M2
@nattcharles
Жыл бұрын
Had half a dozen performance BMW’s over 10 years but would take the Cayman hands down over the M2 every day of the week.
@davepeet3814
7 ай бұрын
Most of the advantages of the M2 over the Cayman described at the end would also apply to my F150.
@grizzlystr3445
Жыл бұрын
I’d take the Cayman all day, but Mr Company car man will have the M2. Porsche is a special weekend car, M2 for everyday, horses for courses
@henrytang2203
Жыл бұрын
I wish the 2 cars were similarly priced. In Australia, the Cayman 4.0L is almost twice the price of the M2. It'd have to be thr M2 for me.
@racekar80
Жыл бұрын
The M2 is a supped up sedan, the Cayman was designed from the outset as a sports car. Those rear flares on the M2 are hideous.
@katrinagwen
10 ай бұрын
Got the 718 4.0 and the M240i X-Drive (G42). Joyful, versatile combo!
@johnnyresistance
Жыл бұрын
Cayman for the win, not quite sold on the m2 styling either
@Maverick-moto
Жыл бұрын
Precisely…. what styling. Fugly.
@MisterMonsieur
Жыл бұрын
Hey, eBay worked really hard designing the M2's bodykit, okay? 🤣
@Eduardolo1964
Жыл бұрын
The BMW M models have never been able to compete with Porsche, not in the past, not today and not in the future. Anyone who has the opportunity to own a Porsche has already had this experience and everyone else should drive one. Porsche simply has the magic formula for sports cars.
@pauldewar626
9 ай бұрын
In Australia the Cayman GTS 4.0 is $100k more than the M2; hardly competitors.
@neilgaydon5430
Жыл бұрын
IMO a GTS 4.0 is the best new sports car Porsche makes for UK B roads, incl. comically large 992. M2 performance is ideal for a small family. Bag a GTS 4.0 while you can - GT4/Spyder already discontinued. New EV GTS no doubt will tear your face off & leave a 4.0 for dead…in soul destroying silence too fast for most driver’s ability. The GTS 4.0 is the sweet spot that history will teach us was peak ICE defining sports car.
@MarcSob22
Жыл бұрын
M2 any day!
@richardmesser1091
11 ай бұрын
Made in Mexico
@99.9percent9
11 ай бұрын
Did Porsche name it a Cayman because you need a secret account to buy, run & maintain one?
@AchimSteinfurth
Жыл бұрын
As a Golfer I go for the M2. Trolley and Clubs fit easily into the trunk. Plus a lot of Driving Pleasure.
@ericfeldman8303
11 ай бұрын
I've owned a Cayman GTS and I just bought an M2. These cars have some similarities but are in different auto classes. The Cayman is a Summer roadster with a roof. The M2 is an all year round car. The Cayman would be better compared to the BMW Z4 M40i than the M2. The 2023 M2 in my opinion is much more fun than the Cayman, fun you can have in the Winter as well.
@vikd4292
Жыл бұрын
the cayman gts is a dedicated mid engined porsche with huge NA engine. The m2 is more practical. both are fantastic but the cayman is hard to beat many journalists prefer it to the much more expensive 911 variants outside of the turbo/gt3
@nickblindlemon3383
4 ай бұрын
About £20k difference for equivalent specs in the UK too. Interesting but not like for like from a price perspective..
@neilbenton1152
Жыл бұрын
That m2 isn't a looker though , Porsche for me ❤
@stevewilson8088
8 ай бұрын
No comparison in my opinion. The Cayman is in a different league all together, the sound, the balance, the feel and ultimately the package. You only have to have one for a few days and you’ll know what I am going on about 😊
@pocky2229
10 ай бұрын
The new m2 looks like the design team joined the Writing Guild Strike😂😂
@mgusto4145
Жыл бұрын
There are loads of M2's in the UK. I don't get the novelty point at all, there are less GTS's then M2's, no doubt
@mdjak3686
Жыл бұрын
You could’ve stopped at the steering. I owned many Porsches. I owned an M5. Great car. Lousy steering. Traded for Cayenne GTS. Great steering.
@tepes141
Жыл бұрын
Actually on a track M2 performed better than the Cayman, it seemed more of subjective opinion here than some real facts compared 🤷♂️
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